episode_0159

“Boss. Do you need people to grow firewood flowers?”

When I explained that the price of firewood flowers had doubled and supply was disrupted due to what was thought to be Marquis Kurid’s masterpiece, Jiena seemed to clearly understand.

And, Jienna, who looked like she was thinking for a moment, slowly nodded.

“I understand. If the boss wants it, I will do it. It’s also good for my fellow countrymen.”

Jiena readily accepted my offer, saying that it was a good thing because if you worked hard and didn’t suffer hardships, you would someday be able to escape slavery.

He even went so far as to hand out a bundle of money and ask to use the money he had saved so far.

Instead of receiving the money bundle, I decided to give Jiena a chest full of money. I thought it would be better for Jienna to go and buy the elves herself, rather than for me to go and buy the elves as slaves.

” Prepare slowly and leave. I’ll give you about 50 million Med, so you can purchase elves accordingly.”

“Am I going alone?”

I shook my head when Jiena asked if I should go alone.

Despite her frail appearance, Jiena was said to be a strong person who could handle mana, but that did not mean she could be sent alone.

Just because an elf walks around alone doesn’t mean that slave hunters will rush in and try to make you a slave, but still, it wasn’t a good choice for Zienna, an elf, to walk around alone.

Right now, there were many slave hunters all over the continent, targeting the beauty of elves and trying to turn them into slaves. Facing such people could put Ziena in danger.

Although there was no guarantee that slave hunters would show up, the possibility could not be ignored.

Furthermore, the problem was that Jiena was still a slave because she refused to escape from my slave status. If a slave went outside alone, there was a high chance that he would get into trouble.

In addition, there were many other problems, such as the fact that Ziena could not carry the box full of money by herself due to its size and weight.

However, although it was a problem that would all be resolved if I went together, it was difficult to leave immediately due to reasons such as securing firewood and flowers to use during this winter. Therefore, I was thinking of adding undead and humans separately.

“First, take about ten skeleton knights with you to protect and help you. And, hire some trustworthy mercenaries and take them with you. Oh, if Amy can go, we can go together.”

When I told her that it would allow me to travel comfortably and safely, Jiena nodded willingly.

And, Jiena, who had decided to visit the slave market on my behalf, immediately began preparing to leave. I didn’t stop smiling as I got ready, as if I was really excited about going to save my fellow countrymen who were suffering as slaves.

Perhaps because she was preparing to leave with a happy heart, Jiena’s preparations were completed in an instant. They were ready to leave before I even filled the box with money.

Because Jiena expected to save her people that much, we set off for the slave market at the same time I filled the chest with money.

However, it must be said that it was a pity that Amy did not follow Jienna. Instead, he attached his entire mercenary group as Jiena’s bodyguard. Of course, it wasn’t without reason.

“I want to monopolize you too, Andrew!”

“What do you mean by that?”

“Every time I go out for a request, Jiena monopolizes you. Jienna isn’t going anywhere. So, this time I’ll have you all to yourself while Jienna goes out.”

For a moment, I felt absurd when Amy said that she would not go with Gienna because she wanted to be alone with me. Of course, it wasn’t to the point where I couldn’t understand, so I didn’t say much.

To be honest, I didn’t really hate it because it was almost like I was being glued to it because I liked it. Jienna was a little worried, but considering the Skeleton Knights and mercenaries sent along, it would be difficult for there to be a problem. Amy’s mercenary group, the Hood Mercenaries, also had very good reliability, so there was nothing to worry about.

In the end, at the same time as Jienna left to save her fellow elves, Amy rushed at me. He said he could monopolize me for a while and that he would fully enjoy that time.

Of course, of course, I couldn’t enjoy it with Amy completely monopolizing me. As usual, due to the effect of the brand, it fluttered and surrendered every time I touched it.

“Stigma is against the law!”

“What do you think? Amy, you were nice too.”

“… … That’s true, but.”

Amy said that stigma was against the law, but in reality, it was Amy who enjoyed the effects of stigma the most. To the point where it can be said to be rather dull if you don’t use the curse of sensory amplification contained in the stigma.

Anyway, due to Amy holding on to me in broad daylight and not letting me go, saying she would monopolize me, the schedule to supply firewood and flowers was delayed a bit.

Although it may be a bit much to say, I spent time leisurely holding Amy in my arms, just like I did with Jienna.

“It feels strangely nice to touch the slightly split part of my abs like this.”

“Really? If you want to touch it, touch it as much as you want.”

Unlike Gienna’s abdomen, which was only smooth, Amy’s abdomen had a strange feel to it due to her 11-shaped abdominal muscles. My hands felt pleasant when I was stroking my toned abdomen, which was strong enough to have abdominal muscles.

As I was touching Amy’s stomach, which seemed to be pushing forward without resistance, I felt like my worries were disappearing, just like I felt with Gienna.

It wasn’t just because he touched Amy’s stomach, it seemed like he felt that way because he was spending time with someone who made him feel at ease.

As I was leisurely spending time massaging my stomach, Amy suddenly turned around and faced me.

“Andrew. But why did you suddenly ask Jiena to buy some elves? You probably didn’t do that for no reason.”

“Oh, elves?”

“Yes. Didn’t you send it because you wanted to do something? I think you did that because you felt the need to send Jiena instead of going there yourself later when you had time.”

“You’re perceptive, right?”

“What kind of tact do you have? And, the only mercenaries with this level of tact are dead mercenaries and mercenaries who are scheduled to die.”

Amy lifted her proud nose in triumph. He chuckled at that and hugged Amy closely. My body, which had felt so hot until now, now felt warm.

“Sending Ziena wasn’t a big deal. That’s because I need firewood flowers.”

“Firewood flower? Oh, you’re trying to get the elves to grow firewood? But, doesn’t that mean it’s okay to mobilize serfs?”

“That’s right, but in the long run, it’s cheaper to use the elves. One elf is more efficient than dozens of serfs, and its lifespan is longer than several generations of serfs.”

“Hmm, in the long run, elves are cheaper. Well, since you live several times longer than an ordinary human, being an elf may seem cheaper.”

Amy nodded as if she understood my choice. Still, he tilted his head as if he had a doubt.

“But why do you need firewood flowers? If you need elves, I don’t think it’s a bit lacking.”

“Oh, that’s it.”

Since I had nothing to hide, I answered Amy’s curious question right away. He explained that a man named Marquis Kurid had been manipulating the firewood and flowers, which caused a disruption in the supply of firewood and the price had doubled.

Naturally, upon hearing my explanation, Amy frowned and became irritated.

“He really is a piece of trash. Andrew. Are you going to leave that guy alone?”

“Honestly, I’d like to make him a skeleton and have him clean the bathroom, but there’s no way right now. You can’t just go to someone and beat them up because you don’t like them. He is also a higher-ranking noble than me. It seems like I can somehow compete even if I become a count… … .”

“Isn’t it difficult to become a count?”

“Of course. Unless you’ve done a lot of work, it must be difficult, right? At the very least, you have to achieve an achievement that no one can ignore, such as subjugating an enemy that could be harmful to the kingdom. Still, I became my own creator very quickly, so it may be more difficult by my standards.”

To be honest, since he rose from baron to viscount so quickly, I thought it would be difficult to become a count unless he did something serious. Even though I had a good relationship with the crown prince, that didn’t mean I could become a count.

If I had become a count based solely on my friendship with the crown prince, it was obvious that many nobles would not only protest, but would also make a fuss asking for the throne.

When I explained that part, Amy nodded as if she understood. Even though I stuck out my lips and pouted.

But soon his lips pursed, and he sent bright eyes towards me.

“But, you’re not going to just sit still even though you got hit first, right? Even if you didn’t get hit directly, it’s the same as getting hit financially.”

“I want to do that too, but I’m not sure what to do.”

I really want to make things difficult for Marquis Kurid, but I haven’t decided what to do yet.

As I looked worried, Amy poked me in the chest.

“Then, how about retaliating in mercenary fashion?”

“… … The mercenary’s way?”

“Yes. Mercenaries believe that if something has been done to them, it is right to pay back what has been done. Since you were harmed financially, shouldn’t he be harmed financially too? Most high-ranking nobles tend to run their own businesses, right? That’s what we’re focusing our attacks on.”

The phrase “an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth” suddenly came to mind. It seemed like it was a memory from a past life, and I thought it was pretty good.

As Amy said, most high-ranking nobles owned at least one business of their own. Only then will it be possible to cultivate sufficient influence and have power. Just like Count Carbon, he is making a big business out of making charcoal using good trees and selling it.

Marquis Kurid was probably running his own business, so attacking his business seemed like a good idea. It would be the icing on the cake if he ruined it, but it was thought that it would be okay to at least reduce the benefit he would gain.

“Are you okay? Okay, I’ll take a look.”

It was as if I had a way to get revenge thanks to Amy, so I immediately hugged her tightly with gratitude. I kissed his lips several times, gently drawing an arc as if he was in a good mood.

And, after kissing like that a few times, Amy suddenly looked like she was on fire.

“Then should I try to take revenge the mercenary way? This time, I’m going to make you tremble and ask me to stop!”

Amy, who was starting to burn hotly, attacked me, saying she wanted to get revenge for what happened a little while ago.

However, unfortunately, Amy on the bed was not a mercenary, but only the lord’s wife. In short, revenge failed. Still, he seemed to be in a good mood.

Anyway, as I was collecting information to take revenge on Marquis Kurid using the method that Amy had told me, Jiena, who had gone to purchase slave elves, returned.